We sure like to celebrate the holidays here in town. Following is a guide to some upcoming holiday parties, shows, races and events in Madison:

Shows

• Nick Lowe’s “Quality Holiday Revue” with Los Straightjackets takes place at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Barrymore. Tickets are $25.
• StageQ’s “Christmas with the Crawfords” runs Dec. 5-20 at the Bartell. Tickets are $15-$20.
• Jonathan & Kitty’s Totally Secular Holiday Extravaganza with the Revivalists starts at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Barrymore. Tickets are $20.
• “A Christmas Carol” runs Dec. 12-23 at the Overture Center. Tickets are $25-$49.
• “The Nutcracker” runs Dec. 13-27 at the Overture Center. Tickets are $14-$65.

Parties

• Magnet Holiday Party: Masqued in Mystery is held Dec. 4 at the Bayou. Tickets are $15-$35.
• The Mad Men Holiday Soiree runs Dec. 5-6 (two nights due to popular demand) at the Majestic. Tickets are $25.
• The Club 201 Holiday Party with the Madison Symphony Orchestra is held on Dec. 5 at the Overture Center. Tickets are $35.
• The 80s vs. 90s Christmas Sweater Ball begins at 9:30 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Majestic. Tickets are $5.

Races

• Run, Santa, Run 5K takes place Dec. 7 on the Capitol Square. Fees are $25-$45.
• The Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis is held on Dec. 7 at Verona High School. Fees are $20-$30.
• The Santa Swimsuit Run and Beach Party takes place Dec. 13 starting at Whiskey Jack’s.

Other Events

• The Holiday Fantasy in Lights runs Nov. 14-Jan. 4 at Olin Park. Admission is free.
• Tudor Holiday Dinners with the Philharmonic Chorus of Madison take place Dec. 3-8 at the Memorial Union. Tickets are $47.50-$52.
• The Holiday Shopping Expo runs Dec. 6-7 at the Alliant Energy Center. Tickets are $2-$4.
• Holiday Express runs Dec. 6-31 (except Dec. 25) at Olbrich Gardens. Tickets are $2-$3.
• Christmas Brew ‘N View with the movie “Elf” starts at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Majestic. Tickets are $7.